Research Data Specialist - Thoracic Oncology

Location
US-MA-Boston

Job Posted Date
2 weeks ago(5/7/2018 10:01 AM)

Job ID

2018-10842

Category

Clinical Research

Type

full time

Grade

18

Overview

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The Research Data Specialist will support the clinical research program in the areas of data collection, computing, and database organization. Duties include the examination, synthesis, and evaluation of medical records; the abstraction and recording of pertinent medical information; and the monitoring of patient status. The Clinical Data Specialist will be responsible for the collection, management, and quality assurance review of patient clinical data.

Responsibilities

Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for inclusion in the study.

May assist or be responsible for consenting eligible patients in clinic.

Reviewing data for quality and completeness and assisting with QI/QA of the transplant data base.

Assist with preparation for accreditation of the DFCI Cellular Therapy program.

Collaborate with the Transplant program in the continued development of data capture forms.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.

0-1 year of related experience preferred. Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred.

Computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, required.

Excellent organizational and communication skills required.

Strong interpersonal skills - ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.

Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through.

Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.

Must practice discretion and adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines at all times.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.